Defend in Even Numbers in Width by Markus von Ahlen (Patreon)

Organization and sequence:

• Build-up and sequence like in the previous game form, but this time with one more man for the attackers;
• This makes the game 4-against-4 in the pressing zone;
• The defensive midfield line must now be even more attentive in width, isolating an opponent by blocking passing lanes and trying to get into numerical superiority.

Organization and sequence:

• It is easiest to double a winger in possession and isolate the ball-far winger;
• If a central opponent is in possession, he has more options than a winger;
• Therefore, the players should try to build defensive triangles in the center (security!), guide the attack to a wing, double there and block passing lanes to the ball-far wing;
• The figure shows midfield pressing. In this game form you can - depending on the location of the field - train different pressing zones.